YOUNGSTOWN - Irene A. Nemeth, 91, of Youngstown's west side, passed away peacefully, early Wednesday morning, February 5, 2025 at Hospice House.

Irene was born July 25, 1933, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late John and Anna Kovach Sandor and was a lifelong area resident. She was a 1951 graduate of Chaney High School, and soon embarked on a career that balanced hard work and family devotion. Irene worked at S.H. Kress Co. in downtown Youngstown, JCPenney and Bertelli Homes, as the business manager, where she dedicated 35 years to her profession while nurturing her growing family.

Irene was a woman of faith and active community involvement. She was a member of the former St. Stephen of Hungary Church and later Holy Apostles Parish. Her Hungarian heritage was a source of pride, reflected in her involvement with the Hungarian Club, where she served as treasurer. Irene found joy in many activities, especially tending to her gardens, where her vibrant roses and tomatoes flourished. An avid reader, she enjoyed books that broadened her knowledge and enriched her life. Above all, Irene cherished time with her family, creating countless lasting memories.

Irene's memory will be carried on by her daughters, Irene Devlin, Susan Willis, and Christine Nemeth, all of Youngstown; her granddaughters, Michele Blair of Williamsburg, VA, Jessica Cardelein of Youngstown, Sara-Ann (Cody) Edwards of Youngstown, and Carly (Kevin) LaPresta of Akron; seven great-grandchildren, Kayla Blair, Emily Stafford, Justine (Zac) Velez, Aimee Stafford, Cooper Cardelein, Kaydyn Cardelein, and Crue Twyford; eight great-great-grandchildren, Oliver Warrick, Jamison Velez, Theodore Velez, Lorelei Velez, Claire Ava Edwards, Angel LaPresta, Alyssa LaPresta and Aleia LaPresta; a cousin and close friend, Linda Perry Higgins of Wisconsin and many extended family members.

Irene's kindness, strength, and love will remain forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

Her husband of 29 years, George S. Nemeth, whom she married September 25, 1951, died October 8, 1980.

Her grandson, Sean Vincent Devlin, brothers,  Frank, John and Steven Sandor and a sister, Margaret Maty also preceded Irene in death.

Family and friends may call from 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, February 10, 2025, at Holy Apostles Parish, Sts. Peter and Paul Church 421 Covington St., Youngstown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 11 a.m.

Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Youngstown where Irene will be laid to rest beside her husband.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.